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One of the downsides of being in the media business is that it is hard to keep some things quiet. Another downside is that sometimes, your colleagues don’t really care you might want to keep stuff that way — not when they can turn it into something positive and good for the community. Let me set the scene for you. I’m sitting in Ottawa, waiting to introduce a keynote speaker at the annual Canadian Association of Journalists conference when I get a text from Tara Holmes, KTW’s promotions director. All my co-workers had already been advised I’d be taking some time off to deal with a cancer diagnosis. Holmes’ text was pretty simple. She and some other friends had decided to hold a fundraiser in June. Here’s what she said (pared down from a lot of words to the essence): “There was a show you may remember called Healing Hearts with the Magic of Laughter and Song, so

we are wanting to bring it back and call it Healing Bass with the Magic of Laughter and Song.” Yes, I remembered that one show. It was a fundraiser for victims services put on by Holmes and her partner in comedy, Lisa Macauley, in honour of all the help that agency gave Macauley and her sons after her husband was killed. Then came the kicker from Holmes. “I will host and emcee and we will raise a nice big chunk of money for Christmas Cheer.” How does one who helps support the KTW Christmas Cheer Fund say no? For that, I also blame colleague Jessica Wallace, who wisely told Holmes that I would first say no, then realize I couldn’t say no if the fundraiser was for the Cheer fund. This would be a good time to point out that I’m not much for comedy. Many jokes just whizz right by me. But this would have me not only having to laugh at comedy, but do it from a frontrow table at The Blue Grotto (thank you, Wiley family, for providing it). Up on stage? Aaron Butowski, Clinton W. Gray, Macauley, Joey Jack

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and, for a musical interlude, Henry Small. Out in the audience? So many people I hadn’t seen in a long time or who I didn’t know, but who wanted to help support the Cheer fund. They created an amazing evening of fun that also helped us at KTW kick off this year’s campaign with almost $4,000 raised. Jack, crazy dude that he is, drove all the way from Fort St. John for the evening, hopping back into his car right after his set to make the long trek back north again. It was an emotional night, but they say laughter helps heal — and I laughed a lot. It was also good to know the Cheer fund was going to start out well. In past years, former co-worker Cindi Hamoline and I would gather in her office right after the kick-off to convince each other it would be another success. So, here’s hoping this year is that success because the charities being supported do vital work in the community — the kind of work we wish didn’t have to be done, but are so glad they are there to do it.

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Charities being supported again this year include the Y Women’s Emergency Shelter, Family Tree Family Resource Centre, Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre, Sensational Soups and New Life Community Kamloops. To donate, go online to kamloopsthisweek. com and look for the Christmas Cheer logo or drop into the KTW office, 1365B Dalhousie Dr. in Southgate. Office hours are Mondays to Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All donations collected will be held by the United Way Thompson Nicola Cariboo for distribution in January. Online receipts will be issued immediately by the United Way; cash donations will generate receipts in January. During the KTW Christmas Cheer campaign, we will post donors and their donations here, along with a runny tally: • Anonymous, $100 • Anonymous, $20 • Jess and Jer’s Wedding (raised with kisses!), $70 • Kamloops Dentistry, $50 • Investor’s Group, $1,310 • Kamloops This Week, $3,982 Total: $5,532

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CITYpage Council Calendar October 30, 2017 9:30 am - Coordinated Enforcement Task Force Committee Executive Boardroom, 7 Victoria Street West 11:00 am - Police Committee Executive Boardroom, 7 Victoria Street West October 31, 2017 9:00 am - Council Workshop Council Chambers, 7 Victoria Street West November 7, 2017 1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting 7:00 pm - Public Hearing Council Chambers, 7 Victoria Street West November 8, 2017 4:45 pm - Heritage Commission DES Boardroom, 105 Seymour Street November 20, 2017 4:45 pm - Arts Commission Corporate Boardroom, 7 Victoria Street West

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BOARD APPOINTMENT The Kamloops Airport Authority Society (KAAS) is seeking applications from Kamloops residents who are interested in serving as Treasurer on a voluntary basis on the KAAS Board of Directors. To fulfill the duties of this role, experience as a Chartered Professional Accountant is preferred. Please submit a brief resumé with a cover letter that outlines your background and interest in this volunteer opportunity by Friday, October 27, 2017. For further information, please contact: Tammy Robertson KAAS Liaison trobertson@kamloops.ca Ken Christian, Mayor, City of Kamloops KAAS President mayor@kamloops.ca

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A new traffic signal has been installed at the intersection of Westsyde Road and Grasslands Boulevard. The signal is scheduled to be put into operation during the week of November 6, 2017.

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Motorists are asked to please use caution when approaching and driving through this area.

Expect delays, and please use caution and obey all traffic control devices and traffic control people in work zones. For traffic details, follow #kammute on Facebook and Twitter.

For more information, contact the Traffic and Transportation Section at 250-828-3453.

For project details, call 250-828-3774 or email publicworks@kamloops.ca. Heffley Creek Bridge Construction Fall 2017 - Spring 2018 Construction has started on the new bridge, and Old Highway 5A is expected to reopen in spring 2018. The road will will be closed to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic for the duration of the project. For more information, call 250-828-3461 or visit kamloops.ca/capitalprojects. Barnhartvale Road and Campbell Creek Road Todd Road to city limits September-November 2017 Full-depth reclamation, including shoulder restoration and drainage ditching improvements. West Victoria Street, Under Overlanders Bridge Crews are performing regular maintenance underneath the south end of Overlanders Bridge. There is no significant impact to traffic.

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GO GREEN THIS HALLOWEEN! Recycle your pumpkin at City yard waste sites or compost your pumpkin in your own backyard! Remove candles and decorations before recycling your jack-o'-lantern. If composting your pumpkin in your backyard, chop it into palm-sized pieces and cover it with a thick layer of leaves or other “brown material”. If you don’t have a compost bin but want to add nutrients to your garden, chop up the pumpkin and bury it in your garden under 30 cm of soil. Look for a pumpkin drop-off sign at these sites: •

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When the KamloopsThompson school district took a look at its enrolment figures as classes began in September, it discovered a lot of children had moved into its system. Narrowing down the study to the period between Aug. 1 and Sept. 29 — the time most enrolments occur — 678 new students were counted, said assistant superintendent Bill Hamblett. The obvious question: from where did they come? A review of the registrations showed 491 students arrived from other school districts, 129 students came from other provinces or countries and 58 students crossed over from independent schools. That doesn’t equate to the same total enrolment boost, however. Hamblett said about 400 students left the KamloopsThompson district during the summer. Looking in more detail at where students came from, Hamblett said there is no particular trend. “I thought maybe we would get a lot from the CaribooChilcotin because of all the fires,” Hamblett said. Last year, there was an influx from Alberta that was attributed

to the Fort McMurray fire and, a year earlier, there was another flow from that province due to the economic downturn. This year, the trend isn’t as obvious, Hamblett said. “What we see is they’re coming from many places — Richmond, Vancouver, Alberta, the north, the south,” he said. As for arrivals from independent schools, the students are also coming from a variety of non-public educational facilities, including First Nations schools and online academies. The number of fee-paying international students has also increased from last year, rising to 223 from 184 in the 2016-2017 school year. The district accepts fee-paying students from other countries through its international education program, but also has students from other countries who are members of families staying in Kamloops on visas commensurate with residency. Hamblett said many of those are children of international students attending Thompson Rivers University. Hamblett said it’s too early to declare an enrolment increase trend. He’d like to see one more school year of data before making that prediction. Provincially, there has been a second year of enrolment increase, with the Ministry of

Education reporting an increase of 4,232 students, including adult-funded full-time equivalent students, bringing the B.C. total in the public education system to 537,589. The Kamloops-Thompson statistics, unlike provincial data, reflect actual head counts rather than full-time equivalent. Where the students are studying is also widespread through the district. An enrolment comparison report to trustees from Hamblett showed most elementary schools saw an increase from last year, with McGowan Park (32 more students) and Dallas (31 more students) elementary schools having the biggest boost. Dufferin and Rayleigh saw the biggest enrolment decrease, with 18 and 16 fewer students, respectively. Sun Peaks elementary recorded the largest percentage increase in students, with 93 students enrolled this year, compared to 70 students last year. At the secondary level, Sa-Hali has the biggest boost, with 46 new students, while NorKam has an extra 28. Brocklehurst has the largest decrease at 22 fewer students, but as a middle school it only has students in grades 7 to 9. South Kamloops secondary has 22 fewer students.

SCHOOLS BY THE NUMBERS Enrolments, with 2016 figures in brackets Elementary: Abderdeen, 411 (390) A.E. Perry, 306 (298) Arthur Hatton, 292 (270) Arthur Stevenson, 321 (305) Barriere, 239 (245) Beattie, 231 (221) Bert Edwards, 259 (252) Blue River, 9 (8) Dallas, 412 (381) David Thompson, 432 (411) Dufferin, 228 (246) Haldane, 297 (279)

Heffley Creek, 27 (21) Juniper Ridge, 432 (439) Kamloops School of the Arts, K-7 302 (290) Kay Bingham, 317 (290) Lloyd George, 444 (452) Logan Lake, kindergarten to Grade 4, 109 (105) Marion Schilling, 268 (257) McGowan Park, 418 (386) Pacific Way, 337 (326) Parkcrest, 348 (351)

Pinantan, 44 (50) Raft River, 271 (285) Rayleigh, 198 (214) R.L. Clemitson, 321 (323) Savona, 46 (49) South Sa-Hali, 367 (362) Summit, 291 (272) Sun Peaks, 93 (70) Vavenby, 10 (7) Westmount, 324 (309) Westwold, 8 (11) Secondary: Barriere, 148 (154) Brocklehurst, 7-9,

674 (696) Chase, 208 (192) Clearwater, 205 (212) Kamloops School of the Arts, 8-12, 161 (176) Logan Lake, grades five to 12, 128 (141) NorKam, 705 (677) Sa-Hali, 803 (757) South Kamloops, 920 (942) Twin Rivers Education Centre, 179 (184) Valleyview, 938 (921) Westsyde, 644 (636)

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LOCAL NEWS Police seek firebug who torched car

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A arsonist is loose on the North Shore and Kamloops Mounties are seeking the public’s help to make an arrest. On the night of Monday, Oct. 2, a male on a bike rode on to the Country Auto Sales lot on Eighth Street, where surveillance video caught him trying to light fires around a number of vehicles. All of the blazes died out. But the arsonist later returned, at 12:30 a.m, and smashed the side window of a car, into which he poured gasoline and set ablaze. He then rode away. The car was destroyed and only a quick response from Kamloops Fire Rescue prevented other cars from also going up in flames. Anybody with information on the identity of the firebug is asked to call Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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A Surrey drug dealer arrested with fentanyllaced heroin and other drugs during a traffic stop on the Coquihalla last year has been handed a 15-month prison sentence, despite the Crown suggesting he spend four years behind bars. Clayton Johnson was

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A Kamloops contractor who sent nude photos of his four-year-old niece to an undercover FBI agent will spend more than 15 months in jail. The 38-year-old contractor, who cannot be named under a courtordered publication ban protecting the identity of his niece, was sentenced on Wednesday after earlier pleading guilty to a string of charges, including distributing child pornography. Judge Roy Dickey said the gravity of the man’s offence is significant, calling

the circumstances “deplorable and reprehensible.” Dickey ordered the offender to spend 15-and-a-half months behind bars. After being given credit for time served, he has just over a year left in jail. The offender will also be bound by a three-year probation term with conditions requiring him to seek counselling and barring him from having contact with children. He was also ordered to register as a sex offender for 20 years and surrender a sample of his DNA.

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Kamloops homebuilders are joining others around the country, asking that buyers who purchase homes before the end of the year be exempted from Ottawa’s expanded mortgage stress test. The federal Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) is bringing in new requirements that critics say will place an unnecessary damper on the housing market. Among the changes being contemplated is a requirement that homebuyers who have a down payment of 20 per cent or more and do not require mortgage insurance still have to show they can make their payments if interest rates rise. The head of OSFI has said Canada’s banking regulator wants to reduce the risk of mortgage defaults because of high levels of household debt. Rob Lemire, president of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association-Central Interior, said the association disagrees with the new rules, calling them excessive.

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But, assuming they’re destined to be the law, Lemire said buyers of new homes who enter into contracts now may not be able to get a mortgage when their house is complete and ready to be occupied in the new year. “You’ve got to get approved under the new stress test,” he said. Lemire said anyone is affected who is “building a new house, buying into a new building all over B.C. and Canada.” The association is asking OSFI to allow anyone entering into a contract before January to be permitted to qualify under the current rules. The new rules are the second time federal officials are acting to dampen the market. The stress test was originally brought in earlier this year for

those with insured mortgages (with less than 20 per cent down), to require them to be able to withstand rising interest rates. Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo Conservative MP Cathy McLeod said the original stress test made sense because insured borrowers are putting the insurance company — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. — at risk of financial collapse if there is a financial calamity. However, she added, the country’s banks should determine how to qualify buyers: “It’s between the bank and its customers. These are not insured mortgagors.” McLeod said the measures appear to be aimed at large markets, including Vancouver and Toronto, but could dampen housing in the rest of the country.

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THE HOT AND NOT OF THE WEEK Kamloops This Week looks at the stories of the week — the good, the bad and all in-between:

HOT: The reaction to the double shooting at a North Shore home this week. While police continue to search for the person(s) who shot two men, leaving them with non-life-threatening injuries, the fact the incident took place in a home familiar to Mounties has spurred some action. Neighbours have had enough and a nuisance-property bylaw talked about for a few years appears ready to be enacted into a law in a matter of weeks. NOT: The fallout from the Sears bankruptcy, which has seen longtime employees lose pension value and benefits, while the company pays million-dollar bonuses to executives. Add to that the fact extended warranties are worthless and the Sears debacle is a classic example of how to go out of business without integrity. There is a proposal by the federal NDP and Bloc Québecois to amend bankruptcy legislation to move staff members to the front of the line as secured creditors. Here’s hoping the federal Liberals do something to fix this mess.

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HOT: The legacy left by Christopher Seguin in the form of the biweekly Rotary Family Dinner, held every second Wednesday at NorKam senior secondary. Rotary has renamed the dinner in Seguin’s honour, following his death last month. It is a fitting tribute to the man who helped created the program, which connects families with food and companionship. If you want to lend a hand, send an email to kamloopshunger@ outlook.com.

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t has been a week of news that led to the shaking of this head, with the brain inside my noggin wondering why society as a whole cannot embrace the common sense emanating from within my skull. From Robert Mugabe being named a goodwill ambassador (!) by the World Health Organization — an appointment quickly rescinded amid worldwide condemnation — to the puzzling debate over a dike in Westsyde, fall has arrived with weird winds: • I realize doctors have taken the Hippocratic oath and are required to patch up even the most despicable among us. The famous oath was updated in 1964 and includes these words: “I will respect the privacy of my patients, for their problems are not disclosed to me that the world may know.” So, doctors, nurses and other medical staff are obligated to work to mend bodies and save lives and we cannot expect them to play favourites or decline to treat less savoury patients. But when gangsters and assorted riffraff are shot and rushed to hospital for treatment and refuse to co-operate with police, can we not pass legislation that places the medical bill for their treatment in their hands? If they are going to create mayhem in the streets and in ER departments — at the expense of honest citizens who require care — surely there

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MUSINGS should be common-sense recourse. Twice in Kamloops in the past month, our medical system has been pressed into action to tend to these characters: An associate of slain gangster Konaam Shirzad was shot in the ankle on Sept. 21 during the hit and refused to give police information; two men were shot in a Nelson Avenue home this past Monday and, according to local Mounties, are not co-operating as police seek the shooter(s). I realize the slippery slope evident here. If we are to charge gangsters for self-inflicted care, do we also bill patients treated for illnesses brought on by poor lifestyle choices? Maybe we do and maybe we don’t, but I do know that outof-shape guy scarfing fast food and chasing it with a cigarette is not endangering others with his lifestyle. • As the amount of ISIScontrolled land in Iraq and Syria shrinks, there are daily

reports of Western jihadists returning to their home countries. Last month, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service confirmed it is monitoring 60 Canadians who have returned from Iraq or Syria. CSIS calls these people “extremist travellers” suspected of going abroad to take part in terrorist activities. In other words, these “extremist travellers” are ISIS fighters and they left Canada to join the effort to kill Canadians and other Westerners. The United Kingdom, Australia, Indonesia and other countries are also seeing the return of citizens with equally traitorous behaviour. How can they leave the country to join a terrorist group dedicated to Canada’s demise, then be allowed to return without penalty? It is mind-blowing and brings to mind the asinine “A Canadian is a Canadian is a Canadian” argument Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau trotted out during a 2015 election campaign debate. In this case, the Conservatives under Stephen Harper were on point with their proposal to strip Canadian citizenships from dual citizens convicted of terrorism, treason or espionage. Sometimes, some Canadians should not be allowed to be Canadians. editor@kamloopsthisweek.com Twitter: @ChrisJFoulds

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DIKE SHOULD HAVE BEEN PAVED LONG AGO Editor: I wouldn’t be surprised to find out the names of those vehemently against paving the Oak Hills dike live in Oak Hills. This is the third time the city has proposed paving the dike and I am not sure why it has twice backed down to appease a small but vocal interest group.

We have beautiful paved dikes at Westmount, Schubert Drive, Royal Avenue and McArthur Island that haven’t fallen apart. Tree roots seem to be the issue, but only on some paths, on Schubert and McArthur Island. That is something the city will not have to deal with; the Oak Hills dike doesn’t have

a problem with roots. How does Hedzer Vanderkooi, who was quoted in the Oct. 24 KTW article on the dike-paving issue, know that nobody wants to see the dike paved? Vanderkooi wasn’t even aware Westsyde had a community association (which helped raise money for the spray park

at Westsyde Centennial Park, which the dike circles). He is worried bikes and skateboards may be used on the paved dike, but there are paved bike and walking paths all over Kamloops and in every city in Canada. It’s called multi-use, not exclusive use. The City of Kamloops

ADD PUMP WHEN PAVING DIKE Editor: If the city is considering spending our money on paving the Oak Hills dike, then let’s make it worthwhile. Every year when the river swells, electric water pumps run and pump excess groundwater into areas between the dike and

the riverbank trail. This water accumulation cuts off walking trails and quickly turns into sloughs, which become mosquitohatching areas. The city should pump this groundwater back into the river instead of creating these ponds every year. In one area, the

pond runoff has eroded the walking trail and made the riverbank unstable. There are two such pond areas and the remedy is cheap — one day’s work for each area and some pipe with a flapper valve on the end to prevent water from back running.

The results would be awesome: no more mosquito hatches, no more blocked access and no more destabilizing the riverbank and trails. The cost would be minimal. It should have been installed that way originally. Bruce Grunert Kamloops

KAMLOOPS NEEDS AN RV PARK Editor: There are many things we can do to improve liveability in the city. I am very much in favour of a nicely done RV park to replace the old golf course on McArthur Island. Kamloops badly needs an RV park. I am also very much in favour

of the city paying people to rip out their dead, brown sod and replace it with attractive xeriscaped yards. The City of Las Vegas pays its residents $2 per square foot to do this. Since water meters have come into place in Kamloops, lawns are dead and disgusting

(except for the city’s, which are dark green and have no weeds). Finally, Kamloops should ban plastic grocery bags, as San Francisco did, and put mandate a five-cent deposit on cardboard cups. Brian Husband Kamloops

designated the Rivers Trail with the Oak Hills dike as part of it. It is the only section of the Rivers Trail not paved. The Oak Hills dike is owned by the people of Kamloops, not the residents of Oak Hills or Westsyde, and should have been paved long ago. Ken Ezzard Kamloops

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A selection of comments on KTW stories, culled online RE: STORY: KAMLOOPS BYLAW TO TARGET PROBLEM HOMES:

“This will just move the problem elsewhere in town over and over, the problem people will be evicted and move somewhere else where they will still be a problem . . . . This just seems like a way to make money off the home owners. I don’t foresee this actually solving any problems. This is just a larger incentive to get them out faster but does not solve the underlying issue.” — posted by Mog

RE: STORY: TRANSIT SERVICE COMING TO TIB, SUN RIVERS:

“Finally — good news.” — posted by Cindi Ross Friedman

Editor: I am trying to find an old school friend. She was born in The Pas, Man., and in the early 1980s was adopted by a Kamloops family, assuming the name of Karen Martin. She attended Lloyd George elementary and two Kamloops secondary schools. I have some family information she may want. Any information can be forwarded to me at my email listed below. Myrna Byrd myrnabyrd1@gmail.com

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Think a slicked-back ponytail is easy to do? Just ask Brittany Boyd how hard it can be, especially when you’re doing it on models for the 29th annual Vancouver Fashion Week, one populated with more than 80 designers and their various teams of models. It was one of the challenges she faced when she was invited to join hairdressers to work the event — a pretty heady experience for a teenager in high school. Boyd, a Grade 12 student at NorKam senior secondary, was invited to join the team sent to the event by Ra Hair Studio. She is working at Ra as an apprentice while completing her Grade 12 studies and was asked to take part by Ra owner/master stylist Ken Kozuki. Boyd completed her

hairdressing studies at the school’s La Bella Saints salon last year while in Grade 11. She had previously been attending St. Ann’s Academy, but opted for NorKam to specifically study hairdressing. It was a good choice, she said, and not just to pursue her interest in the skill. The program teaches students how to run a business and manage it and how to communicate with people. It also gives her an opportunity to continue to learn to perfect her craft. Sheila Monkman, the trades and transitions co-ordinator at NorKam, said not all students who enrol in hairdressing consider it a future career. There are some who see it as expanding their options, perhaps working in a salon while pursuing other studies for what they view as their chosen careers. For Boyd, however, it

NorKam La Bella Saints hair stylist Brittany Boyd (left) works on Isabella Little’s hair.

is her chosen path right now, one she said fulfils her creative bent. “It’s super-exhilarating, doing something when you’ll never really know what the outcome will be till it’s

done,” she said. Like the ponytails. “Sounds simple, doesn’t it?” Boyd said. “But it’s really one of the hardest ones to do. You have to get the tension right, get every

hair in place.” She wasn’t abandoned to do her creations at the fashion shows, however. The Ra team was there and, every morning, its lead assistant would review

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what line was being shown and what hairstyles were required. There were checkpoints along the way, from combing to completion “so we were all on the same page,” Boyd said.

Monkman said the program at the school is changing. It is now accredited through the province’s Industrial Training Authority, which requires students complete 300 hours of work experience. Working in the school’s salon won’t provide the opportunity to reach that total, so the program will now run from February to the following January with the summer designated for students to find and complete work experience. Monkman said that means they need to learn how to prepare a resume, look for a placement and do follow-up — all valuable life skills. The school has established partnerships with some salons in the city, but is looking for more, big or small operations. For more information, contact Monkman at NorKam, 250-3761272.

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Voters to decide who represents Kamloops on regional district board ANDREA KLASSEN

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Voters in the October 2018 general civic election won’t only be casting ballots for school trustees and councillors — they will also be weighing in on who from Kamloops council sits on the ThompsonNicola Regional District board. At its Tuesday meeting, city council voted 8-1 to change how it selects board members. Instead of holding a secret-

ballot vote among councillors for the six board positions, board positions will go to the mayor and the five councillors who receive the most votes in the Oct. 20, 2018, civic election. Mayor Ken Christian, who first proposed the change, said it will offer more consistency to the TNRD than the current practice, in which councillors may move on and off the board yearly. In 2016, councillors received $14,000 for their time

on the TNRD board. Christian said councillors will have the right to decline a board position, noting the three remaining council members will serve as rotating alternates in case of absences. Coun. Pat Wallace was the lone councillor to vote against the change. Wallace said she dislikes the idea that councillors would be named to the board — and rewarded the extra income that comes with the position — regardless of

whether they are up to the task. “I think it’s undemocratic to say to somebody, ‘You’re set for four years’ just because you got the most votes,” she said, likening TNRD jobs to cabinet positions. Coun. Denis Walsh said he feels the new system is fairer to everyone at the table. “Human nature, we’re not above some form of collusion Silver & Gold and council cliques,” he said. “It would be very hard for some people to ever get on.”

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Beef price concerns allayed following wildfire season CAM FORTEMS STAFF REPORTER cam@kamloopsthisweek.com

Worries about a possible fire sale on B.C. beef have been set aside following rising prices and numbers of cattle coming to market in the peak season. Kevin Boon, general manager of B.C. Cattlemen’s Association, said there was speculation in summer that cattle in the fireravaged Central Interior would come to market with a perceived discount. “We were quite concerned at the start where it would go,” he said. “In past [wildfire] years we’ve seen a bit of a discount for cattle coming in.” But Boon estimates ranchers have been fetching prices about five to 10 per cent higher than last year. While last year was not a record-setter, prices were considered healthy for the B.C. industry. Larry Jordan, an auctioneer with B.C. Livestock Producers Co-operative, said the volume of cattle coming to market is peak-

Damaged fences replaced The province estimates it has replaced most of the 100 kilometres of livestock fencing critical to motorist safety that was destroyed in the summer wildfires. The New Democrat government provided $6.2 million to replace destroyed fencing along provincial highways. Money was also used to replace fencing on Crown grazing areas.

The first priority was Highway 20 west of Williams Lake, where 60 kilometres of fencing was destroyed or damaged. That work is now complete and the focus is on Highway 97 north of Ashcroft to the Central Interior. The program was delivered with a number of provincial ministries and B.C. Cattlemen’s Association.

to market that are leaner than normal due to dwindling of grass and the requirement they move to distant grazing areas to escape fire. Boon said some ranchers are still searching for lost animals in the wake of the fires, including by using cowboys, helicopters and drones. But, he said, the reliable and pending winter snowfall is expected to drive cattle back to the home range.

ing as usual this time of year, although there may be some stragglers. “Prices are good,” he said. “Overall I’d say we’re 35 to 40 cents a pound higher than a year ago.” Jordan said that translates into $200 to $300 per head extra revenue for ranchers compared to 2016. The auctioneer said the only impact of the wildfires may be with some calves coming

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SD73 trustees to meet with minister Kamloops-Thompson school trustees are scheduled to meet with Education Minister Rob Fleming on Nov. 17. The local board has been trying to arrange a meeting with the new minister to discuss the need for capital infrastructure in the district. Earlier this year, the board produced a glossy pamphlet, Schools: An Investment In Our Future, containing enrolment projections through 2025, capital infrastructure needs and fact boxes on how much money has been spent in the past in the Kamloops-Thompson compared to other districts in B.C. In its pamphlet, the district points out it had 2.6 per cent of provincial student

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enrolment from 2001 to 2017 (which happens to be the entire length of the B.C. Liberal reign), yet received only one-half per cent of the provincial capital expenditure investment. The district is 13th in size (according to enrolment), but 46th in capital investment. Also noted is the fact the province spent $2 billion on schools in B.C. from 2002 to 2016, with Kamloops-Thompson accounting for only $10.7 million of that pot of cash. By comparison, school districts in Kelowna ($114.7 million), Victoria ($96.2 million), North Vancouver ($73.9 million), Prince George ($60.9 million) and Vernon ($57.5 million) all received more

Workshops for parents next week SD73 is hosting a two-part evening set of workshops for parents â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Parents As Career Coaches â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that will provide hands-on exercises to explore how to communicate with children and how to identify possible career paths. The first session is Nov. 2, with the second one Nov. 14. Both are from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Henry Grube Education Centre, 245 Kitchener Cr. Seating is limited. The first session is on Thursday, Nov. 2, with the second one set for Tuesday, Nov. 14. Both sessions will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Henry Grube Education Centre, 245 Kitchener Cr., at the north end of Overlanders Bridge. To register, email Debbie Isenor at disenor@ sd73.bc.ca. The sessions are free.

Teck in the black; HVC loses money Teck Resources is spending $72 million on a new ball mill at Highland Valley Copper so it can increase efficiency as it mines poorer grades of ore. Teck released third-quarter financial statements Thursday showing revenues, profit and production are all lower at the mine about 40 kilometres southwest of Kamloops. The B.C.-based mining firm reported an overall profit of $621 million, up about four times from the same quarter last year. But Highland Valley was a lowlight as copper production declined due to lower grades. The corporation said grades are expected to increase slightly next year. The mine recently signed a new contract with United Steelworkers that resulted in a one-time cost of $13 million to pay for signing bonuses of $12,000 per worker. Teck estimates Highland Valley lost $42 million in the first nine months of the year, compared to a $94-million profit during the same period last year. Teck said the $72-million capital project to install an additional ball mill will increase mill throughput and copper recovery.

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in infrastructure funding. In addition, between 2001 and 2017, the local district received an average of $742 per student in capital infrastructure spending, while the provincial average during that 16-year period was, on average, $6,888 per student. The Top 4 priority list in capital expenditures: Valleyview secondary needs to be expanded at a cost of $22 million; Westmount elementary needs a $9 million expansion; Pineview Valley needs an elementary school, with cost pegged at $18 million; and South Kamloops secondary requires a new gym and an addition to the main buulding, at a cost of $17 million.

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A Kamloops man convicted five years ago of making or publishing child pornography failed in his bid on Thursday to be removed from Canada’s list of registered sex offenders. Frank Desmet appeared briefly in Kamloops provincial court, asking Judge Chris Cleaveley to either rescind the order requiring him to register as a sex offender for 20 years

or reduce its length. Desmet was ordered to register as a sex offender for two decades at the time of his 2012 conviction. He called the order “cruel and unusual punishment.” In court on Thursday, Cleaveley told Desmet the law requires him to wait at least 10 years to apply to have the order rescinded. In 2015, Desmet was placed on a three-year probation term after breaching conditions of an earlier probation order.

In that instance, court heard he showed up to court-ordered sex offender counselling with pamphlets titled 10 Myths About Sex Offenders and passed them out to other participants. He also failed to complete the counselling sessions. As part of his probation, Desmet is required to undergo further counselling and banned from having contact with children under the age of 16. He must also stay away from parks, schools and day cares.

Accidental shooting injures woman Rifle fired when man carrying it stumbled in Adams Lake area A Shuswap-area man will likely face firearms charges after a woman was accidentally shot in the shoulder in Adams Lake earlier this month. Chase RCMP Cpl. Scott Linklater said a 58-year-old man

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t was a bit like appointing Count Dracula as the goodwill ambassador for the blood donor service. Truth is stranger than fiction because fiction has to be plausible. Reality is under no such constraint and regularly produces events that would never be credible in a novel — like the recent decision to appoint Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe as the World Health Organization’s (WHO) goodwill ambassador. The newly elected head of the WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said he hoped the Zimbabwean president would “influence his peers in the region” to devote more effort to health care, but Mugabe doesn’t really have much by way of peers. Mugabe, in power since 1980, is effectively president-forlife, whereas all the neighbouring countries except Angola are more or less functional democracies. All of them, again except Angola, provide better health care to their citizens than does Zimbabwe. Not good, but significantly better. In Zimbabwe, heath care improved significantly in the first 20 years of Mugabe’s rule, as did the economy in general. He built clinics, hospitals and schools and Zimbabweans became one of the healthiest, best educated, and most prosperous populations in Africa. Then it all went wrong. After voters rejected in a referendum in 2000 a new constitution designed to strengthen Mugabe’s grip on power, he became increasingly paranoid and authoritarian. The sole purpose of government became hanging on to power at

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WATCH any cost (to others), so favoured cronies in the ruling party and the military were allowed to loot the economy — which duly collapsed. By now, in fact, there is hardly any Zimbabwean economy left beyond subsistence agriculture. Unemployment has soared to 75 per cent or higher and schools and hospitals have fallen apart. Adult life expectancy has plunged from 61 years to 45 years and staterun hospitals and clinics frequently run out of even basic medicines like painkillers and antibiotics. Mugabe has presided over this catastrophe for 17 years, insisting all is well. At the World Economic Forum on Africa in Durban in May, he claimed that “Zimbabwe is one of the most highly developed countries in Africa.” He is planning to run for re-election as president next year at the age of 94 and nobody dares to defy him. He will win, of course, after the usual number of opposition activists has been beaten up, jailed or murdered — if he lasts that long, but he is beginning to show serious signs of wear. In fact, Mugabe has made three medical visits to Singapore for treatment this year. Why Singapore? The presidential spokesperson, George Charamba, says it’s a problem with Mugabe’s eyes, which would helpfully

explain away the fact he frequently appears to fall asleep at public meetings. (He’s just resting his eyes, really.) Mugabe needs a foreign specialist for that, but for everything else, Charamba claims, Mugabe goes to a Zimbabwean doctor — who is, he assures everybody, a “very, very, very black physician”. There are very good Zimbabwean doctors, of course, but most of them, frustrated at the lack of medical supplies, have long since left the country for greener pastures. And it does seem unlikely it’s an eye problem that has caused Mugabe to make three medical visits to Singapore this year. It’s probably something more serious and Mugabe just doesn’t trust his own health service to deal with it. How did the new head of the WHO hit upon the idea of making this man, of all people, the organization’s goodwill ambassador for Africa? He and his advisers must have discussed it in various meetings for weeks before

announcing it. Did nobody ever bother to point out it would be a public relations disaster? Special ambassador don’t have to do very much, but their choice does shine a light on the judgment and integrity of those who choose them. In any event, the public outcry about the choice of Mugabe was so instant and widespread that within three days, his appointment was cancelled. Mugabe had been the head of the African Union when the organization endorsed Tedros as the sole African candidate for the WHO job. No doubt Tedros felt some obligation to return the favour, but the organization’s financial support comes from elsewhere. So it’s just politics as usual. The WHO’s reputation will eventually recover, but health care in Zimbabwe won’t as long as Mugabe is alive. And the world will continue to rotate in an easterly direction. gwynnedyer.com

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The just shall live by faith (alone): the Luther legacy

his year is the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther (1483-1546) nailing his 95 theses on the door of the All Saints Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. The movement that he started against nonbiblical practices in the then-Roman Church has seen its impact all over the world in the form of the rise of Protestant faith tradition. Luther’s understanding and careful study of Romans 1:17 is said to have led to his rejection of some of the traditional creeds that existed in the powerful Mother Church.

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Romans 1:17 reads: “For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to the last, just as it is written, “The righteous will live by faith” (NIV). The book of Romans is the most systematic

of all of Paul’s Epistles and its importance cannot possibly be exaggerated. The Bible scholar S.T. Coleridge called it “the most profound extant.” Frederic Godet spoke of it as “the greatest masterpiece which the human mind has ever conceived and realized; the first logical exposition of the work of God in Christ for the salvation of the world.” No wonder, then, that Luther described it as “the chief part of the New Testament and the perfect gospel.” In this Epistle is a whole body of divinity, and he who has a heart and mind, possession of it is both Christian

and cultured. Quoting Apostle Paul, Luther would have fully agreed that the gospel is the power of God to salvation to everyone who believes because in it the righteousness of God is revealed. The latter provides the key to an understanding of Paul’s teaching in the book of Romans. It is an axiom of revealed religion that God who is absolutely righteous requires righteousness from His creatures. The universality of sin that debars humankind from acquiring such a righteousness is proved at length both by Paul and Luther. If one is to live in

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the presence of God, he must be clothed with the divine righteousness. The dirty rags of self-righteousness can afford no protection against the fiery holiness of God. The righteousness of God is that which is appointed, approved and accepted by Him, it being such as He Himself can find no fault with. Before he set on to reform his church, clergies sought to preach without applying. On the other hand, some endeavoured to apply what they did not expound. But the New Testament apostles always did both. When revealed truth is divorced from Christian living, it becomes an impotent abstraction. That is, why, writing in Romans and other of his epistles, Paul will have none of this quandary. For him, salvation must express itself in behaviour and behaviour must embody sal-

vation. When the Christian message is not known or understood, the exhortation or effort to live the Christian life is fatuous. It is as foolish as commencing to build a house from the roof. The Christian message is the starting point and the Christian life is an issue. The Christian message tells of Christ for us. The Christian life relates to Christ in us. The one unfolds the need of redemption, and the other, the way of it. These ideas cannot be transposed. If we are to live a Christian life, we must know what the Christian message is which, sadly, the church of Luther’s day was losing sight of. When the Augustinian monk, Luther, nailed his 95 theses to the door of the church in Wittenberg, those statements took issue with the church practices of his day.

What he said was so explosive that all of Europe was changed by the revival that followed. The revival of biblical religion not only affected the Roman church, but caused the birth of the movement we call the Protestantism. A long time ago, Luther left his legacy of preaching and teaching the gospel of free salvation and forgiveness meted out freely by God. His famous dictum rested on grace, faith, and Scripture alone, no works of law or flesh applied. Believers today have become the inheritors of God’s justification imputed by Him to everyone through His grace in Christ. Let’s stand firm in this liberty and not give in to any outside subtle pressures which are seeking to encroach upon the church’s dogmas and teachings. ryanmitra225@ gmail.com

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RU’s WolfPack basketball teams will start the season together at home this weekend, taking on the MacEwan University Griffins, but the two teams’ pre-seasons tell different stories. The ‘Pack men’s team won three of its four pre-season games, which it mostly played at home, including its final game against the University of Providence Argos out of Great Falls, Mont. In that game, the men put up 95 points to the Argos’ 88. “I thought we did a really good job there. Great Falls is well coached. They have the ability to force us to turnover the ball. We had only 10 turnovers. Against their toughness and athleticism, that is a very good feat,” said head coach Scott Clark. With the end of star forward Volodymyr Iegorov’s run at the school last year, the ‘Pack now have just one fifth-year player. Forward Luke Morris (Mission, B.C.) put up an average of 10.3 points per game last year and he’ll be among those expected to produce for the team. Other scorers expected to fill the void left by Iegorov’s departure include guard Derek Rhodes (11.7 points per game) and forward Joe Davis (11.8 points per game). “There is a core of returning guys that do the bulk of the work. The new guys get caught up as you go along. The core group carries the tempo of the game and practice,” he said.

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Astros’ World Series run lifts Houston amid Harvey recovery JUAN LAZANO

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HOUSTON — Paul Daulong hopes the Houston Astros jersey his daughter gave him after Hurricane Harvey’s flooding devastated the family’s home will be a

good luck charm as his beloved baseball team tries to win its first World Series. So far, it seems to be working. Daulong started wearing the jersey after the Astros trailed the New York Yankees three games to two in

the American League Championship Series. They won the next two games in Houston to advance to the fall classic against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He forgot to wear it during Game 1 of the World Series, which the Astros lost, but

remembered to put it on for Wednesday’s Game 2, which they won in extra innings. “Normally, I’m not real superstitious,’’ he said this week from his dust-covered home, a gutted structure held up by exposed wooden beams but devoid of

furniture and appliances. “But I’m wearing it now and I’m not taking it off.’’ The Daulongs and others in the Houston area impacted by Harvey have used the Astros’ championship run as a source of inspiration to slog

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Real dogfight in store for WolfPack MEN’S SOCCER TEAM GOES INTO CANADA WEST PLAYOFFS AS THE UNDERDOGS

espite finishing third in their division and putting up a competitive 27 goals during the regular season, the WolfPack men’s soccer team will be heading into the Canada West playoffs as

underdogs. On Friday, the ‘Pack will be in Saskatoon to take on the University of Saskatchewan Huskies, who finished second in the Prairie division. The ‘Pack team finished this season with as many ties as wins, going 6-3-6, but one they managed to beat was this Saskatchewan team, who they faced Oct. 15 for the first and only time, winning 2-1, notably without fifth-year senior Ryan Glanville, who was serving a one-game suspension for a previous day’s red card. Friday’s game will be the first ever Canada West playoff game for the team, and they’ll know right away whether or not they’re going to advance. A single loss will mean elimination. A tie game won’t be an option against what head coach John Antulov calls a tough squad.

“They have made it to the national final and Bryce (Chapman, Huskies head coach) is an excellent coach. We will be the underdogs going into this match for sure,” Antulov said. “We just have to go out with the mindset that we are going to have to battle and try and minimize our mistakes and come out with a positive result.” Popadynetz will be one to watch. He finished the regular season with seven goals, a leagueleading 10 assists, and is tied for third in overall points. Justin Donaldson will be another, who put 48 shots on goal during the regular season. If the men manage to find the back of the net enough on Friday, they’ll go on to face the winner of a match between the Trinity Western University Spartans and the University of Calgary Dinos. No matter the result, the single-elimination playoff format will be a good test for the team, who will face the same format and even tougher opponents at the national level in the upcoming U Sports Men’s Soccer Championship right here in the River City. —with files from TRU Athletics

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CALGARY — Denny Morrison, Ted-Jan Bloemen, Ivanie Blondin and Vincent de Haitre headline the Canadian long-track speedskating team competing in the first World Cup races of the season. The team was chosen following trials at the Olympic Oval in Calgary last week. The first four World Cups of 2016-17 include a Dec. 1 to Dec. 3 stop in Calgary at the Oval. Morrison, from Fort St. John, B.C., is a fourtime Olympic medallist making a comeback from a motorcycle crash followed by a stroke. Calgary’s Bloemen is the world-record holder in the men’s 10,000 metres. Ottawa’s Blondin won a world championship in the mass start in 2016, as well as bronze in the 5,000 metres at this year’s world single-distance championship. De Haitre of Cumberland, Ont., took silver

in the 1,000 metres at the world single-distance championship. The Canadian team will range between 20 and 25 skaters depending on the race program at each World Cup. The season opens Nov. 10-12 in Heerenveen, the Netherlands, followed by races Nov. 17-19 in Stavanger, Norway and then Calgary. The Canadians will also compete Dec. 8-10 in Salt Lake City before breaking for the holidays. Canadian speedskaters who win a medal in an individual distance will punch their ticket to February’s Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Those who rank in the top five in a distance after the four World Cups would also qualify. A maximum 10 athletes per gender can be selected to the Olympic squad. Another round of trials Jan. 4-9 at the Oval will complete the team bound for South Korea.

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Former Coyotes captain Shane Doan joins NHL front office announced his retirement as an active player on Aug. 30. His 1,540 regular-season games played are tied with John Bucyk for 14th place on the League’s all-time list. Selected seventh overall in the 1995 NHL Draft, Doan spent his entire NHL career with the Winnipeg Jets/Arizona Coyotes franchise. He served as captain for each of his final 13 campaigns and retired as the team’s all-time leader in games played (1,540), goals (402), assists (570), points (972), powerplay goals (128) and game-winning goals (69). Doan was named to the NHL all-star game in 2004 and 2009, received the King Clancy Memorial Trophy for community service in 2010, and captured the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award in 2012. The Halkirk, Alta., native represented Canada at the 2004 World Cup of Hockey, 2006 Olympics and in six world championships.

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NEW YORK — Former Arizona Coyotes captain Shane Doan has joined the NHL’s hockey operations department, the league announced Friday. Doan will work with senior executive vice-president of hockey operations Colin Campbell. The league said in a statement that Doan will “work closely with hockey executives on the club level and be involved with the competition committee.’’ “We are thrilled to welcome Shane, whose vast experience and in-depth knowledge of the game will be invaluable to the League office,’’ Campbell said. “We look forward to calling upon his two decades of playing experience - particularly his incomparable understanding of the game as it is being played today.’’ Doan, who played in the NHL from 1995-96 through 2016-17,

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The car was destroyed and only a quick response from Kamloops Fire Rescue saved other cars from also going up in flames. If you know this person or may have seen suspicious activity on the car lot on Oct. 2, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Only your information will be used. Your identify will remain anonymous.

ATTEMPTED FRAUD On Thursday Oct. 5, at about noon, a man entered the Scotiabank branch at Notre Dame Drive and Columbia Street in Sahali. He approached a teller and wanted to withdraw funds from an account. He produced identification, but the teller realized something was not right. The man became agitated when the teller was taking some time to get his money. It was obvious the man felt something was not right and left the bank. The teller had called the police to find

out the true identification of the male. Unfortunately, the man left the bank before Mounties arrived. The suspect is described as white, in his early 50s, with a penchant for a specific colour: he had grey hair and a grey goatee and was wearing a grey jacket and had a grey hat. If you know the identify of the man, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You will remain anonymous and will never have to give a statement.

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Whitecaps show some style in victory over Earthquakes JOSHUA CLIPPERTON

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VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have lived and died off set pieces in 2017. A clinical performance Wednesday helped the franchise to its first-ever playoff victory. Cristian Techera scored on a stunning free kick before Vancouver poured it on late in a 5-0 drub-

bing of the San Jose Earthquakes in Major League Soccer’s singleelimination knockout round. The Whitecaps scored 15 goals off dead-ball situations during the regular season and added three more in what turned into a dominating night after some early jitters. “If you work hard at things you get your rewards,’’ said Vancouver head coach

Carl Robinson. “We’ve got the takers, the deliverers of balls, and we’ve also got people who can get on the end of things. “Anyone who comes by our training sees the amount of work we spend on it.’’ Nicolas Mezquida, with two, Fredy Montero and Kendall Waston had the other goals for Vancouver, which had three losses and a draw in four previous post-season

matches since joining MLS in 2011. “I’m delighted for everyone involved with the football club tonight, and everyone involved with the city,’’ said Robinson. “We needed a little bit of success, and we got a little bit of success today. “But that’s all it is.’’ The third-seeded Whitecaps will now face the Seattle Sounders, who finished second in

the Western Conference and won last year’s title, in a home and away aggregate semifinal that starts Sunday at B.C. Place Stadium. “We’re playing against the champs,’’ added Robinson. “We know we’re going to be underdogs. I like the underdog role.’’ After setting up Montero’s opener in the first half, the pintsized Techera curled a left-footed free kick

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over the wall and into the top corner from 30 yards out past a helpless Andrew Tarbell in the 57th minute to send the crowd of 21,083 into a frenzy. Waston added Vancouver’s third goal seven minutes later off a corner after the ball pinged around the San Jose penalty area before being bundled over the line. Mezquida, who subbed on in the 68th minute, then scored in 78th and 80th to complete the romp as the Whitecaps scored five times in a game for the first time this year. “There were a number of top-class performances,’’ said Robinson. “The heart and the desire and determination to want to win the game ... the boys don’t quit.’’ Montero gave Vancouver a 1-0 lead in the 33rd minute after a nervy opening when Waston redirected a Techera corner right to the designated player, who made no mistake from in close. The Colombian striker said he’s never been on a team that has relied this much on set pieces for offence. “This is something unique,’’ said Montero. “We should keep believing we can keep hurting teams with this weapon.’’ Vancouver returned to the MLS Cup playoffs after missing out by eight points in 2016, while sixth-seeded San Jose made the postseason for the first time since 2012 thanks to Sunday’s dramatic 3-2 stoppage-time victory over Minnesota United. The Whitecaps O S C A R

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could have avoided Wednesday’s winnertake-all encounter with a victory over the Earthquakes at home on Oct. 15 in a game that ended 1-1, or by grabbing at least a draw in a 2-1 weekend road loss to the Portland Timbers. Vancouver instead limped to the regularseason finish line with a 1-3-1 record, but were full marks on this night. “We talked about set pieces being a huge key,’’ said Earthquakes head coach Chris Leitch. “That was the element that was really our Achilles heel.’’ San Jose had a decent opportunity to equalize while down 1-0 less than a minute into the second half when Whitecaps goalkeeper Stefan Marinovic had to be sharp on Chris Wondolowski’s shot from in tight, but after a couple more half chances, that would be it for San Jose. With the stadium’s retractable roof open on a chilly evening, Vancouver started tentatively and was almost made to pay in the fourth minute when Anibal Godoy forced a leaping save out of Marinovic on a free kick from 25 yards out. The hosts looked nervous with a number of errant passes and giveaways early on, but started to play better as the half wore on. “You saw what it meant to the players and the club,’’ said Robinson. “We were so determined to get that first playoff win, and we did. “Did we do it with style? Yeah, we probably did.’’

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Obituaries & In Memoriam William Peter “Bill” Whalen April 22, 1932 - October 21, 2017

Bill was born in Vancouver to Bill and Kay Whalen. He spent his formative years (WWII through the 1950s) in Woodfibre, BC. He had an endless supply of stories from those days with which to regale his children and grandchildren. He met his love Mary Johnson at Southlands Riding Club and they married in 1963, eventually moving to Port Coquitlam. He started work with his father at Whalen Customs Brokers and retired from A&A Contract in 1996. They moved to a beautiful home in Kamloops where he was a member of The Dunes Golf Club. He loved gentlemanly pursuits, particularly fly fishing and hunting game birds. He is survived by Mary, brothers Brian (Ann) and Terry, sister Patricia, sons Bill (Laura), Patrick (Tanya), Michael (Tara), daughter Ann (Al) and his grandchildren Emily, Peter, Rachel, Jack, Ayrn and Alice. He is predeceased by his brother Jim (Tammy). There will be no service, by his request.

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February 16, 1931 – October 19, 2017

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John (Tiny) Daniel Rimell July 17, 1943 - October 21, 2017

On October 19, 2017 I lost my best friend and husband of 62 years Orval H. Olafson at the age of 86. He was always well respected in business and his personal life for his honesty and consideration of others needs. Orv enjoyed his life in spite of the challenges he faced. He hunted, fished in the winter and summer, recreationally and commercially and he taught me how. We 4-wheeled, water skied, swam, danced, travelled all over Canada, even in the north and much of the US. He was part of the music world with me. He is survived by his wife Nadia, brother Ernie and many nieces and nephews. There will be no service at his request. We especially thank Dr. Thomasse and all the care givers at RIH. Should anyone wish to donate in Orval’s name, RIH would appreciate the help. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577 Condolences may be emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com 250-554-2577

After a brief battle with cancer John left this life to start his greatest fishing adventure ever. For all those who knew John you will remember his passion for fishing and family and for all the wonderful and crazy stories he told. No one could take a common everyday occurrence and spin a complete tale around it the way he could.

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Sue Ann Petzke Stratford Bruyere It is with much sadness and heartbreak that we announce the passing of our daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother and grandmother Sue Ann Petzke Stratford Bruyere in Kamloops, BC on October 24, 2017 at age 52. Left to mourn her is her husband Marc, son Brody, daughter Taylor (Caleb), granddaughter Frankie, sister Ruth (Jeff), brothers Dan (Laurie), Ed (Celina) and her two moms Judy and Marie. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins, nieces and nephews both here and in Sault Ste. Marie, ON. She was predeceased by her father Robert Walter Petzke. Sue was born in Sault Ste. Marie, ON and moved with her family to BC in 1981 when she was 15. She graduated from Kamloops High School. She was a vibrant fun loving person who spent many years working at the Casino. Her last job was with Market Fresh Foods in Dallas. A heart surgery three years ago left her with major health issues including pulmonary hypertension and congestive heart failure. Although her health was compromised for the past three years she managed a trip to Ontario to see her sister and her father, she saw her daughter married and her granddaughter born.

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Isabella Churchill March 30, 1927 – October 21, 2017 The families of Isabella Churchill sadly announce her passing at the age of 90 years. Isabella was the eldest in a family of fourteen children. Isabella lived for many years in Fort Fraser where she raised a family, worked and was active in various community organizations. After her husband William Clarke passed away, she worked in the area for several years and then moved to Ashcroft. It was in Ashcroft that she met and married Charles Churchill. Isabella and Charlie lived for several years in Ashcroft and had many good friends there. In later years, they moved to Kamloops where Isabella lived until her passing. The family wishes to express their gratitude and appreciation to all those wonderful people who cared for and comforted Isabella in her final years, namely Dr. Rob Baker, Dr. Brian Hamilton, the girls at KSV Lyanna, Cheryle and Norma and especially to those angels-the girls on the third floor at Gemstones. Thank you also to Isabella’s special friend Colin whose friendship meant a lot to her.

A Celebration of Sue’s Life will be held at Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul Street, Kamloops on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 1:00 pm. The Reverend LeAnn Blackert will officiate. The family invites you to come and share special stories and a time of remembrance with them.

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Patricia Anne Marsden Veraneau Patricia Anne Marsden Veraneau passed away on October 13, 2017 in her 79th year. She was beloved by her husband Albert (Butch) Veraneau and by her children Chad Pyett, Chris Pyett (Tuula), Shawn Pyett (Joy) and Kelly Friesen (Larry). She is also survived by her brother J. Wayne Marsden and by six grandchildren, a niece, many nephews and dozens of cousins. She loved people, and when you met her, you were struck by the warmth of her welcome. That warmth extended to her dogs. She worked as a LPN in Kelowna and as a care aide at Overlander Extended Care. She cared deeply about her patients, often digging deep into her own pocket to make sure no one missed treats or an outing. She will be greatly missed by her husband, her children and by her extended family and friends. Rest in peace Pat. We’ll always tell your stories. Since she loved her dogs so much, if you wish to honour her memory, please donate to the Kamloops SPCA building fund.

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Hans T. Hanson Hans T. Hanson of Kamloops, BC passed away on October 3, 2017 at the age of 88. Hans was born on April 5, 1929 in Vancouver to parents Leonard and Tora but spent much of his formative years in Greenwood, BC. His ready smile and infectious chuckle routinely brightened everyone’s day. Hans is lovingly remembered by step-daughter Lennie McLaren-Priede (Chris), grandsons Eli and Kalan, dear friend Jennifer Keim and the rest of the Milobar family. Friends wishing to gather and remember Hans are invited to attend Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul St. on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm.

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Jean Elizabeth McElgunn The family of Jean McElgunn, with much sorrow, announces her passing on October 1, 2017 in Kamloops. Jean was born in London, England on August 10, 1924, to parents Reginald and Olive (Robina) Cook. She is predeceased by her parents, her siblings, Russell, Eileen, Brenda and John. Also predeceased by her husband Douglas Francis (Pat) McElgunn and by her beloved daughter Ann McElgunn. She is survived by her children Michael (Linda) McElgunn and Barbara McElgunn, grandchildren Kirsten (Trevor) Christianson, Brandy (Anthony) Varesi and great-grandchildren Paige, Riley and Devin as well as various relatives in England. Mum grew up in war time London. As a young girl, she was one of many that were evacuated to the countryside to escape the bombing Blitz of London. She and her family spent many evenings in total darkness in an air raid shelter in their backyard. At the age of 18, she joined the Wrens, Women’s Royal Navy Service. Mum was stationed in various locale in England and spent the last year in Ceylon, now known as Sri Lanka, helping the mopping up operations of the headquarters for Britain’s Southeast Asia command. In contrast to the dark years of the war, this posting was much more pleasant. There was a huge sense of relief that the war had ended and people were able to relax and enjoy normal lives again. Jean came to Canada to rejoin her future husband Pat in 1946. She crossed the Atlantic Ocean by ship to Halifax and travelled across Canada to Kamloops by train, leaving all of her family behind. For a time, she helped Pat with the work at a fishing camp at Peterhope Lake that Pat had purchased. Eventually, Jean obtained employment in Kamloops at the Royalite Refinery in Brocklehurst which then became BA Oil and finally Gulf. In all, she worked at the refinery for 23 years, taking early retirement at age 59. She made many lifelong friends. After retirement, mum was able to spend more time gardening. She

Brenda Bruna (Girardi) Dalla Gassa It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear Mother, Nonna, Bezzy, sister and friend Brenda Bruna (Girardi) Dalla Gassa on October 21, 2017 surrounded by family at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC. Brenda was born on December 6, 1942 to Bruno and Emma (Cima) Girardi. The same doctor that delivered her delivered her three children. Brenda was predeceased by her father Bruno (1995), mother Emma (2004), brother Attilio (2016) and sister-in-law Joan (2016). She is survived by her children Tina (Derek) Peters, Lino (Julie) Dalla Gassa and Jana Workman (John Richardson), grandchildren Tyler (Kylie) and Kevin Workman, Rebecca and Rachel Peters and Konnor and Kaylee Dalla Gassa and great-grandchildren Colton and Avery Workman and Brianna MacNeill. Nonna loved you all to the moon and back and she is looking over you to keep you happy and safe. Brenda is also survived by her brother Sandro Girardi (Gail), who she absolutely adored, and numerous nieces and nephews in Canada and in Italy who held a special place in her heart. Brenda was the matriarch of our family and proudly held the honour “mom to the masses”. If she met and you were worthy, she welcomed you into her heart and family. We want to give a warm thank you to her “Italian daughter” Sandy Labermeyer for your support to mom and the family over the years and during her time in ICU. She loved you beyond measure. To know her was to love her. A truer friend and confidant you would not find. You can ask for the world she would not mind. Mom loved to work and was working up to the day before she passed away. She was an accountant and the owner of B&B Income Tax Consultants Ltd. for nearly forty years. She really had a passion for the profession. We are sure that there are a few CRA auditors that are breathing a little easier now. Brenda was a great traveler and taught us all to travel well. She enjoyed Italy, Mexico, Hawaii, Vegas, Disneyland and Alaska. She took all 13 of us on two Alaskan cruises and we had the most amazing time. She was planning her next cruise to the Panama Canal.

especially loved her roses. She also volunteered for many years for the Women’s Afternoon Auxiliary for RIH, eventually becoming President. She made many friends there and enjoyed travelling on Auxiliary business. Leaving her Brocklehurst home in 1996, she moved out to a new development in Westsyde called the Dunes. Mum loved it there and despite space limitations, once again had a beautiful rose garden. Every summer, she had many pots full of colorful flowers that she loved to look at. She remained there until her passing.

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The tears of grief Have washed away

What can be said about our mum. She was loving, caring, generous, funny, intelligent and had a wonderfully wicked sense of dry British humour. She was always there to lend an ear or a shoulder to cry on. She was a great cook and the best pie maker ever. Ever the Englishwoman, she loved her tea. She was always a lady.

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The family would like to thank all of mum’s wonderful neighbours who were always there for her when she needed them, most recently Edna, Barbara and Dan. She so much appreciated their friendship and help.

I miss you still,

Her departure was sudden and unexpected and we all miss her terribly. Her family was there until the end. You never know what tomorrow will bring so make sure to hug your dear ones daily and tell them you love them. There will be no service, however, there will be a memorial celebration of her life in the Spring of 2018, mum’s favorite season, date to be announced. You will always be in our hearts mum, we miss you and love you. Drake Cremation and Funeral Services are in charge of arrangements.

And vision now is clarified

But see you new In light of joy And smile at your remembrance. The love we shared Still here to give And to experience The joy that comes from that, IS YOU!

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She also loved animals and was a proud Nonna to her “fur-babies” Baci, Mac, Wiser and Rosa. Nonna has some puppy treats waiting for you in heaven. Brenda was a proud member of the Can-Ital Ladies Society. She loved to volunteer with the ladies for the Fall Fashion Show and you may have seen her last July 1st in Riverside Park at the “Little Italy” tent. She also loved a great party and was planning her 75th Birthday Bash on November 18th. To honour her, we will have two Celebrations of Life. The first will be on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Schoenings Funeral Home, 513 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC. The second will be on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 1:00 pm at Burkview Funeral Home, 1340 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam. We will be having a private family interment at Robinson Memorial Park Cemetery. A heart-warming thank you to Dr. Al-Mimar and her team for taking wonderful care of mom. We are so touched that you made a personal visit to her in her final hours. She truly adored you. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at Royal Inland Hospital, specifically, Dr. Paul Campsell and her ICU nurses Sherry and Kyle. Thank you so much to Paramedics Dan and Aiden for your amazing care and wonderful sense of humour! In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, Canadian Diabetes Association or a charity of your choice. Lastly, if you really want to honour Brenda, hug your family tighter, pet your puppy, volunteer for a great cause, make a new friend and take that trip!! Once met, never forgotten… Condolences may be made to www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454

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Help Wanted on Ranch Full-time employment on a large private family owned cattle ranch in BC’s Thompson/Nicola region. Mature single or couple preferred, good cowmanship and horse skills. Duties include range riding, calving, fencing, pasture management, winter feeding, general ranch duties. Must be able to operate feeding/farm equipment safely and efficiently, be mechanically inclined and self-motivated. Competitive salary, housing, utilities, transportation . Motivated, honest, hardworking, teamplayer. References required. Email: pikemountainranch@hotmail.com I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679

Building Maintenance and Commercial Janitorial Business. Includes equipment, vehicle, training and existing contracts with 30 hours per week. Administrative support provided for Accounts Receivable & Sales. Gross income of approx. $3,100 per month plus. Asking $19,500. or best offer. Contact Darrell 250-319-1394. ~ Caution ~ While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in Kamloops This Week are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front.

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Okanagan Regional Library TECHNICAL ASSISTANT KELOWNA BRANCH Are you a technophile with a passion for sharing your love of technology? Are you creative, enthusiastic, with a strong customer service ethic? Are you comfortable working with and teaching people of all ages, from children to seniors? Then why not share your love of technology with the citizens of Kelowna as a Technical Assistant at Kelowna Branch of Okanagan Regional Library. Please refer to our website www.orl.bc.ca for the Job Description, position requirements and information about applying for these opportunities. Closing Date: October 31, 2017 Closing Time: 3 p.m. Please quote: Competition # 17-105 We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization; however, only short listed applicants will be contacted.

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Crossroads Life Skills Worker Permanent Full-Time (37.5hrs/wk) Provide life skills services to vulnerable people who are homeless or at-risk of homeless in our community. Promote healthy, independent living skills to Program Participants in order for them to achieve their goals and live as independently as possible.Service delivery is based on a client centered,non-judgmental approach.When applying please reference Xrds-FT Come join our Housing Outreach Team: Work in conjunction with the Housing Outreach Team. Provide intensive support and service to the clients seeking housing services with a hope of reducing homelessness in the community. Mediation between client/landlord and street services when required. Assist clients with multiple barriers and challenging behaviors in finding appropriate shelter and/or detox, treatment, health services, supportive housing and market housing.

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ExcEllEnt pEoplE makE ExcEllEnt businEss Norbord is the leading global OSB manufacturer our success comes from hiring skilled and talented team members in all areas of our business. We are dedicated to developing and retaining a strong and committed workforce that ensures we remain at the front of manufacturing excellence. At Norbord we are committed to teamwork and safety without compromise. We are currently seeking an exceptional individual for the following vacancy:

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Suites, Upper New 2bdrm bright daylight suite near TRU/bus stp/ns/furn wifi util inc $900 778-257-1839

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1991 Mazda Miata Limited Edition. One owner. All service done by Kamloops Mazda. British Racing Green, tan top and interior. Asking $3900 (250) 320-0476

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1957 Chevy pick-up 89,000kms Original solid body and frame, longbox, 327ci, mustang running gear, disc and drum brakes , power steering, 5 speed manual, brand new alum rad.. fun truck and driver ready. $22,000/obo. 250-372-5357

1994 21ft Wilderness Travel Trailer sleeps 5. $6900/obo (250) 571-4008

2014 Lincoln MKS 4dr. sedan. AWD Fully loaded. 61,000kms. Black with black interior. Eco boost engine. $32,800. 250-319-8784

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1985 Dodge Ram Charger. Very good condition. $5,000/Firm. 250-579-5551 1982 Mercedes 300 SD TD. 2 owners, original and documented. 242,000km no drips. Show car quality. Asking $6000. 250-312-3525 before 8pm 2010 Audi Q5 3.2 Premium Plus 203,000km loaded inc near new mounted snows, exc cond $14,900obo 250-3742201

1965 Mercury 4dr., hardtop. 55,000 miles. 390-330HP. $4,000. 250-574-3794.

All Furnished 4Bd,nrTRU/RIH Cozy View Deck nsp $2300. 250-314-0909pg604-802-5649

2006 Equinox. 168,000kms. Auto, 6cyl. Good cond. $5,500/obo. 250-554-2788.

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Auto Accessories/Parts 4-Eagle GTII P275/45R20 M&S $400. 2-275/40ZR17 BF Goodrich M&S $275. 2-Goodyear Eagle 245/50VR16 M&S $200. 2-P215/60R16 M&S Pacemark $200. 2P225/60R16 All Season Motomaster $175. Call 250-3198784. 4 - Nokian winters 275/65R17 c/w 6-lug steel rims and wheel covers. $1000. 250-434-5545.

2002 Honda Goldwing. ABS brakes, cruise, Reverse, no damage. 173,000kms. Reduced to $8,900/obo. 778-538-3240. 2003 Harley Davidson 100th Ann. Edition Fat Boy CID 95 Stage 3 exc cond 17,000km $14,500obo. (250) 318-2030

2008 Harley Davidson Road King. 17,479kms. Extra windshield, V&H pipes. Excellent condition. $15,500/obo 250-574-0334

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Dancers from Kamloops and region rehearse at The Academy of Dance for the Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker, which is in Kamloops for two sold-out shows on Nov. 13. Youth are selected to join the professional dance company on stage in communities in which the show tours. ALLEN DOUGLAS PHOTOS/KTW

Kamloops dancers prep for rare opportunity

116 youth to take stage during Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker JESSICA WALLACE

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amiliar sounds from the Great Russian Nutcracker echo through The Academy of Dance studio on Camosun Crescent in Kamloops, where rehearsal is underway for a group of young dancers chosen to perform with the Moscow Ballet for a one-day only set of shows in the River City. “You should be in fifth position, right foot in front,” says an instructor. The professional dance company, which tours classical ballets through North America, has two sold-out Nutcracker performances at Sagebrush Theatre on Nov. 13. In addition to its 40 professional dancers, 116 youth from the Kamloops area will take

CASSIE RIGGLER: Team Canada dancer has part in the Nutcracker.

BROOKLYN HADDOCK: Among 116 youth taking stage with Moscow Ballet.

the stage courtesy the Dance With Us program, which sets aside small roles for student dancers from cities in which the company tours. “They’re [Kamloops dancers] going to be throughout the whole thing [Nutcracker],” said The Academy of Dance owner and instructor Krista Faraday. “There will be the Moscow Ballet and then in that song, our kids

are incorporated and then they come out again. It’s a constant flow of Kamloops kids throughout it.” The Moscow Ballet calls the opportunity “once in a lifetime” and Faraday agrees. “It’s been 10 years since they’ve done this in Kamloops,” Faraday said. “And it was the Kelowna Ballet before, so we’ve never had something this large of a scale.”

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The rare opportunity for River City dancers drew a record number of participants, who lined up out the door in front of The Academy of Dance in September for a chance to audition before prima ballerina Mariia Skoruk. Open to the public, the audition drew 130 dancers ages seven to 19. It was more than double the anticipated amount, stunning Skoruk and leaving Academy of Dance staff scrambling to handwrite additional chest numbers to keep track of everyone. “It was the largest turnout the Moscow Ballet has ever seen in the five years they’ve been doing it in all the cities all over the world where they travel to,”

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Faraday said. “Kamloops had the biggest turnout. I think Kamloops is just really good at supporting when there’s an exciting opportunity coming to town.” Cassie Riggler, 18, is learning fan work in her ballet slippers, having been chosen to perform as an older Spanish dancer. She is no stranger to the stage, juggling Nutcracker rehearsals while training for a national competition (also in November) as part of Team Canada. Toss in her teaching schedule and Riggler has little time for anything but dancing — and she wouldn’t have it any other way. “I do this [Nutcracker rehearsals] on

Saturdays, I do Team Canada on Sundays,” Riggler said. “I teach at the studio six days a week. I just keep going and smile. It’s fun. None of it’s work, it’s fun.” Riggler’s former student, Brooklyn Haddock, was also tapped to perform as a younger Russian dancer. With half of the rehearsal weeks down, she said she knows her routine and has family coming to watch in November. “This [dancing] is like life,” Haddock said, noting she does ballet, jazz, tap, acro, contemporary, lyrical and hip hop. “If I have a bad day at school, I come here and I’m happy again. I have lots of friends here.” Choreography was

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set out by Skoruk and taught to instructors at The Academy of Dance, who in turn have been rehearsing with the youngsters. Faraday said it was exciting to meet the professional dancer, who she called “wellstructured” and “disciplined.” “Everybody really respected her, looked up to her,” Faraday said. “She controlled the room. It was incredible.” Selected dancers rehearse for eight weeks and might see two minutes on stage — two minutes that might not come along for another 10 years for young dancers in Kamloops. “Get our name in the good graces with them,” Riggler said. “And they’ll come back.”

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COMING UP: MARK D’ANGELO | SATURDAY Kamloops Symphony Orchestra presents O Canada on Saturday at Sagebrush Theatre. The program will celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday and will include two newly commissioned works by Canadian composers. Guest artist is trumpeter Mark D’Angelo. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. The theatre is at 821 Munro St. Tickets can be purchased from Kamloops Live box office, at 1025 Lorne St., by calling 250-374-5483 or online at kamloopslive.ca.

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33rd Anniversary

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HALLOWEEN PARTIES Friday and Saturday, various locations

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Bailey’s Pub is hosting a Mad Lab Halloween bash, with cash prizes, a live DJ and drink specials. Cost is $10 and it starts at 9 p.m. The pub is at 1050 Eighth St. in North Kamloops. Meanwhile, the Lower Sahali Community Association is hosting a costume and block party on Tuesday night from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fireworks are planned at Greenstone Park at 7 p.m. and Greenstone Drive will be closed between Tod Crescent and Clapperton Drive. Prizes donated by Tumbleweed Toys and Bold Pizza will be awarded and donations for the Kamloops Food Bank will be accepted. In Barnhartvale, the Barn Haunt Vale Family Yard Haunt returns with an elaborate walk-through of synchronized sound, lighting, props, scary actors, concessions and more by donation. It runs Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 4938 Uplands Dr. Kamloops Makerspace is hosting a haunted house in the Old Courthouse, 7 West Seymour St. It runs 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and Sunday. Admission is $5. Food will be available for purchase courtesy of Reubens Diner. For more information, go online to facebook.com/kamloopsmakerspace. In Sahali, Fun & Games (formerly Ruckers) is hosting a haunted house from Friday to Oct. 31. Kids can visit from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ($5 for two adults and two kids) and those ages 16 and older can visit from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. ($10 per person if tickets are purchased before 6:30 p.m. or $15 at the door.) Tickets include special token deals for the arcade games. In Aberdeen, local fire-

fighter Jeff Freeze and a group of students are hosting a haunted house, by donation to the Kamloops Food Bank, from Friday to Oct. 31, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 864 Gilmour Place in Aberdeen. Head to North Kamloops for a Graveyard-themed haunted house at 649 Brentwood Ave. behind Safeway. It runs Saturday to Oct. 31. In Brocklehurst, Alexander Hatter and his five-yearold son, Vern, have created a Haunted Yard for all to enjoy nightly through Halloween. They are accepting donations for the Kamloops Brain Injury Association at trailer 161, 1655 Ord Rd.

LIVE MUSIC various dates, times, locations

Carly Reirson, who was nominated for blues recording and female artist of the year at the Calgary Music Awards this year, plays The Art We Are, 175 Victoria St., on Oct. 28. The Heffley Coffee House will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28, at the community’s hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $3 and free for children under 12 and open-mic performers.

ART EXHIBIT opens on Nov. 1 at the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre, 7 West Seymour St.

Art for Change: A Crossing Bridges Outreach Art Exhibition, runs from Nov. 1 to Nov. 18. The works come from a partnership between the arts community and social-service agencies to operate Crossing Bridges, which brings workshops to people facing challenges or in crisis. The workshops are free. The exhibition is open Tuesdays to Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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arts&entertainment FESTIVAL EVENTS SCHEDULE FRIDAY, NOV. 3 In Conversation With: A panel discussion with Alix Hawley, Chris Bose, Karen Hofmann, and Patrick Blennerhassett. A chance to mix, mingle, and mark the official start of the 2017 Kamloops Writers Festival. 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 339 St. Paul St., Kamloops. Doors open at 7 p.m. SATURDAY, NOV. 4 • 10 a.m. to 11:30 - reading with Patrick Blennerhassett • 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - reading with Chris Bose and networking • 11:30 to 1 p.m. - lunch • 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. - workshop with Karen Hofmann • 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. - workshop with Alix Hawley • 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - workshop with Patrick Blennerhassett • 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - workshop with Chris Bose All Saturday activities are at the DoubleTree. SUNDAY, NOV. 5 • 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. - reading with Karen Hofmann • 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. - reading with Alix Hawley Sunday readings are free at the Kamloops Library, 465 Victoria St.

WAGAMESE BURSARY AWARDED In memory of Richard Wagamese, who spoke at last year’s Kamloops Writers Festival but died later that year, a First RICHARD Nations writer has been WAGAMESE awarded a complete pass to the festival. The first Richard Wagamese Memorial Bursary has been awarded to Geraldine Jule, a Thompson Rivers University student aspiring to become a screenwriter and poet.

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atrick Blennerhassett has a message for people: They need to learn how to be a conscious consumer of reputable media. The Kamloops-born, Vancouver-based journalist and author will be talking about the media in today’s society as one of four presenters to the annual Kamloops Writers Festival, which will be holding events from Nov. 3 to Nov. 5 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 339 St. Paul St., and the Kamloops Library, 465 Victoria St. While Blennerhassett plans on talking about the media, he’s also going to spend some time discussing how authors can connect with reporters to promote their books. He’ll also talk about the four books he has already published and perhaps about the first in a savethe-world trilogy. “It’s an interesting time to be a journalist,” he said, noting the attacks launched on his profession by the American president and others who follow Donald Trump’s mistrust of the media. “It’s under such a threat now and I’m hoping to provide some context,” Blennerhassett said. “A lot of people don’t realize the amount of fact-checking and proofreading, the double- and triple-checking we do. There’s this idea we are just writing fluff and lies, but a lot of people don’t realize that for most of us, this is an ethical and moral calling to want to write the rough draft of history.” His workshop is on Nov. 4 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the hotel. He’ll also do a reading from his books there earlier in the day, at 10 a.m.

Blennerhassett said he was thrilled to be invited to take part in the festival, which is overseen by the Kamloops Society for the Written Arts. He’s back often to his hometown and said he’s been delighted to watch its arts and culture side continue to grow through the years. Also presenting at the festival are: • Alix Hawley, author of All True Not a Lie In It, which won the Amazon.ca First Novel Award, the B.C. Book Prize for Fiction and was longlisted for the Giller Prize. She will be talking about research when writing fiction. Her sessions include the workshop at the hotel on Nov. 4 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and a reading at the library on Nov. 5 at 2:30 p.m. • Karen Hofmann, a

Thompson Rivers University writing professor and author. Her session topic has not been announced but will include a workshop at the hotel on Nov. 4 at 1 p.m. and a reading the following day at the library at 1 p.m. • Chris Bose, a local multidisciplinary artist and founder of the Arbour Collective, a national aboriginal-based arts group based in Kamloops. His session will focus on developing tools for poetry, fiction and non-fiction works, at the hotel on Nov. 4 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. He will also do a reading there at 10 a.m. that day. All four will take part in an opening night panel discussion at the hotel on Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be bought online for the festival and a related event featuring

PATRICK BLENNERHASSETT: Author, journalist speaking at Kamloops Writers Festival.

former Toronto Star reporter Paul Watson, who will talk about the Franklin Expedition he has covered extensively, at kamloopswritersfestival.com. More information and contact information is also available there.

There’s this idea we [journalists] are just “writing fluff and lies, but a lot of people

don’t realize that for most of us, this is an ethical and moral calling to want to write the rough draft of history.

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— PATRICK BLENNERHASSETT, Vancouver-based writer, journalist

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arts&entertainment Removal of hate music online stems hate speech, violence “ T hree years ago, the Southern Poverty Law Centre (SPLC), a noted American anti-hate organization, published a list of racist “hate bands” that could be heard on the online music streaming-service Spotify. After the Nazi march in Charlottesville, Va., which caused the death of protestor Heather Heyer, Spotify removed all hate bands from its servers. The move comes as many online service providers, ranging from music platforms like Spotify and Apple and other non-music ones, such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Google, GoDaddy and Twitter, have taken broad steps to remove so-called farright and racist groups from their services. One of the main organizers of the Nazi march in Charlottesville was Christopher Cantwell. He ran the website The Daily Stormer, which lost its domain ownership due to its racist stance, as well as listings on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Cantwell’s videos posted on YouTube.

Music is often used by extremists to recruit, with the Islamic State using music videos and the Nazi movements long involvement with punk and metal music.

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EDIT In the past, many of these services have also taken down violent propaganda from the Islamic State and other terrorist-related groups While many online companies have tried to steer clear of political stances, the reaction to the growing wave of racism in the United States has been markedly swift. With so-called “altright” groups framing the conflict as an issue of free speech, many see the issue as speech that incites violence as non-protected speech and have removed it from their services. Apple CEO Tim Cook has donated US$1 million to the SPLC and AntiDefamation League and set up a donation

system for the SPLC through iTunes. “We must not witness or permit such hate and bigotry in our country,” Cook said. “This is not about the left or the right, conservative or liberal. It is about human decency in morality.” Cook also said he disagreed with the moral equivalence President Donald Trump made between white supremacists and those who stand up for human rights. Spotify stated that, “illegal content that favors hatred and incites violence against race, religion, sexuality or the like is not tolerated by us.” Twitter stated its policies prohibit violent threats, harassment and hateful conduct, though it has also come under fire for failing to sanction Trump for those same violations. Music is often used by extremists to recruit, with the Islamic State using music videos and

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the Nazi movements long involvement with punk and metal music. The skinhead movement of the 1960s and 1970s, born out of the reggae music scene and working class culture in the United Kingdom, was subverted by Nazi skinheads in the 1980s — so much so that the Nazi skinhead is more remembered than the original movement. While these racist bands, whose names are best left unmentioned, have small fan bases, they are still listened to and are spread through online networks. Taking away their ability to spread violence across the internet is a necessary tool to stem the wave of hateful speech and violence. Steve Marlow is program co-ordinator at CFBX, an independent radio station in Kamloops. Tune in at 92.5 FM on the dial or go online to thex.ca.

Chimera holding auditions for roles in Frankenstein production Chimera Theatre is holding auditions for its production Frankenstein, which will be at Pavilion Theatre from Feb. 28 to March 3. The play, based on the book by Mary Shelley, has been adapted by Chimera Theatre’s artistic managing director,

Andrew Cooper. Auditions will be held on Nov. 10 and Nov. 11. Deadline to

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arts&entertainment MAZE MUSIC

Cassandra Maze grew up surrounded by music — her family was more Beatles than Rolling Stones — so she’s not surprised she has opted for her own musical career. The singer-songwriter is making her first trip to Kamloops for a show on Saturday at The Office Pub and Grill, 2020 Falcon Rd. in Valleyview. She’s a one-woman band for this gig, bringing along her keyboard, acoustic guitar, ukulele and a loop pedal. While she describes her music as more pop than anything, it comes with an edge vocally, Maze said, citing influences like Ann Wilson and Aretha Franklin for her own vocal styling. She’s out to support her recently released six-song EP Velocity, which has already seen success with its first single, Wait.

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Gina Danino is the only female lawyer in her firm. She’s good at her profession, much to the surprise of her sexist colleagues, but not so good at life. Gina, however, made a positive impression on the people who support and work at Storyhive, enough that the creative team behind her birth has received a $10,000 grant to film the first episode of the web series about Gina. Helping to make it all happen is Kamloops native Kora Vanderlip, who is producing the series for her longtime filmmaking friend and lead on the series, Sinead Grewcock. Filming on the opening episode of Gotcha! is expected to

start in December, with an end of January deadline to submit it to Storyhive. Social media voting on the episode and the other 29 finalists chosen from B.C. and Alberta will follow, with one winner from each province receiving $50,000 to finish their series. Storyhive works in partnership with the National Screen Institute and Telus, which provides the funding. It’s focused on B.C. and Alberta and provides distribution, training and funding. Vanderlip graduated from the Vancouver Film School last year, majoring in directing and cinematography, but has been making videos since 2011. In 2014, she won the youth prize from the Kamloops Film, Society for her production Last Fall. She’s had videos shown at the

annual Mayor’s Gala for the Arts and, with her brother and two friends, submitted a video to a past High Wire Festival put on by Western Canada Theatre. She said she’s usually the writer or director, but took on the role of producer because she wanted to help Grewcock “create an environment to make this happen. I really believe in her and want to help see it come to life.” Receiving the grant will help in that goal, she said. If they take the top prize for the province, the plan is to create six episodes on the life of Gloria. As for her own work, Vanderlip said she has some things she’s in early stages of preparation, including a documentary and short music video, but the priority right now is Gotcha! — and getting the first episode ready for voting.

Calling all student musicians Applications for the Whole Note Program run by the Kamloops Music Collective must be submitted by Oct. 31.

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the Kamloops Interior Summer School of Music and opportunities to perform with local music groups.

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Fats Domino dies at 89, gave rock a New Orleans flavour THE CANADIAN PRESS

NEW ORLEANS — The godfather of rock and roll. A performer who always gave all he had. A man who loved his city and neighbourhood. Tributes to Fats Domino are accumulating, in words and in bouquets and Mardi Gras beads left at the yellow house in New Orleans where, after Hurricane Katrina, a fan spray-painted an erroneous RIP. The rock ‘n’ roll pioneer, whose steady, pounding piano and baritone helped change popular music while honouring the traditions of the Crescent City, is dead at age 89. “He was one of my greatest inspirations. God was tops — but earthly, Fats was it,’’ said singer Little Richard — another

FATS DOMINO: Rock ‘n’ roll pioneer died of natural causes.

founding father of rock ‘n’ roll — in a telephone interview from Nashville. He died Tuesday of natural causes. Two people from New Orleans — Domino and jazz great Louis Armstrong — have changed the world’s music, said Quint Davis, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival producer who was a decades-long friend of Domino. Little Richard said he’d known Domino for

60 years and idolized him before that. “I loved the way he played; I loved the way he was just so wrapped up in his music. He always did a good show.’’ Domino never “slacked and cheated the people out. Every time, he gave his all,” the musician said. Domino stood 5-foot-5 and weighed more than 200 pounds, with a wide, boyish smile and a haircut as flat as an album cover. But he sold more than 110 million records, with hits including Blueberry Hill, Ain’t That a Shame — originally titled Ain’t It A Shame — and other standards of rock ‘n’ roll. The Rolling Stone Record Guide likened him to Benjamin Franklin, the beloved old man of a revolutionary movement. “Fats is the godfa-

ther of rock ‘n’ roll,” said Greg Harris, CEO of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which made Domino one of the first 10 people it honoured. He said the flag outside the hall was at half-staff Wednesday and Domino’s music was playing all day. At the home where Domino spent most of his life, a steady stream of people showed up Wednesday with flowers, beads and cameras. One man brought a guitar and started in on Walkin’ to New Orleans. Domino’s dynamic performance style and warm vocals drew crowds for five decades. One of his showstopping stunts was playing the piano while standing, throwing his body against it with the beat of the music and bumping the grand piano across the stage.

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Kamloops residents will have the opportunity to spin the iconic wheel.

PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE COMING TO KAMLOOPS Tickets go on sale Friday The Price is Right Live is coming to Kamloops next year. The stage show version of the longtime television game show will land at Sandman Centre on Thursday, April 19. Tickets go on sale on Friday morning. Sixty prizes will be up for grabs, valued at about $36,000 in total. Prize winners are required to show a drivers’ licence or government-issued identification and answer a skill-testing question. While kids may attend, only those

ages 18 and older can participate in the contest portion of the show. The show is at 7:30 p.m., but registration is recommended about three hours in advance. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday and range in cost from $29.50 to $49.50. They are available from Ticketmaster, online at ticketmaster.ca or by calling 1-855-8705000. For more information, including how to register to be a contestant, go online to priceisrightlive.com.

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Dave & Lea Mitchell along with Diane Currie & Peter Leach of Kamloops and Brent & Michelle Currie of Calgary are thrilled to announce the engagement of their children

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Alexis was elated with the romantic and unexpected proposal under a radiant Paris moon with the resplendent lights of the Eiffel Tower above. The answer was, “Obviously!”, beyond a doubt. The Wedding to take place March 25, 2018 at The Wedgewood in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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an an island be hostile? We’re beginning to

think so. “What is it about this place?” my partner David uneasily asks me, as we struggle through the shadowy, claustrophobic tangle of torn limbs and dead trees, trying not to trip over the vines underfoot. “How can we have lost the path?” We’ve just left our sailboat jostling in the current on the west side of D’Arcy Island, here to check out the island with a nefarious history. It’s a desolate place where Chinese lepers

were once banished. Isolated and surrounded by reefs and tricky currents and often with a mysterious layer of fog shrouding only the island, it’s located in a no-man’s land, skulking in Haro Strait south of James and Sidney Islands, only barely within Canada. “The island is notorious when there’s a tide. You can see it from the air. It’s just wild,” said George Mercer, an ecologist with Parks Canada, when he described the treacherous waters around D’Arcy. “You have rip tides all around, submerged rocks and powerful tides and currents. Boaters and kayakers have to really choose their time.” But we’re wondering if there’s ever a good time. Erik Paulsson

didn’t think so. He was there to make a documentary film on the marooned lepers. He recalls getting off the boat and feeling a chill run through his body, sort of what we’re experiencing at the moment. We can see why the City of Victoria would choose this place for their lazaretto from 1891 to 1924: a virtual prison, from which it would have been almost impossible to escape. Some tried, apparently, probably preferring their inevitable watery deaths to a more solid but unmarked grave on this sad and lonely 206-acre island so far from their homeland. A total of 49 miserable, ailing castaways were marooned here, living in a six unit row

house, their only contact being a supply boat that came four times a year bringing opium, food and coffins. Several of the 18 lepers who died here committed suicide. Nothing remains of that dreary settlement now, except some foundations from the caretaker’s home and nearby steps leading nowhere. The rotting buildings were burnt to the ground when the island became a marine park in 1961. The location of the unmarked graves is a secret, so it would appear these abandoned men are as ignored in death as they were in life. “This might be a trail,” signals David and I turn to follow him, anxious to

ABOVE: D’Arcy Island is only accessible by boat. Even then, travel to the remote location is still risky. LEFT: Crumbling ruins are all that remain of the caretaker’s home. DAVID DOSSOR PHOTOS

get out of here. Why is there no birdsong in the height of summer? It’s creepy. As we bash out of this jungle, I am not reassured by what I previously read in Bill Wolferstan’s Cruising Guide to the Gulf Islands. “Visitors have reported spooky feelings here, especially at night.” It’s bad enough now, in the middle of a sunny afternoon. The dense growth finally releases us and we find ourselves in the open, staring over at a beautiful beach, some fenced areas and, in the distance, a memorial to the island’s victims. D’Arcy has 10 campsites nearby but we’ve been told only a few hardy kayakers ever stay overnight and there

is no-one here today, although two kayaks have been pulled up on the beach. I wish the occupants were around to help dissipate our unease. Authorities say not many visitors overnight here because Sidney Island Provincial Park is conveniently nearby but is that really the reason? Now I’m thinking of what Chuck Gould, the past editor of the popular Waggoner Cruising Guides, says he experienced here. “I am not sure that I believe in ghosts, but I have to believe it’s so in D’Arcy Island. My wife Jan and I left D’Arcy Island baffled by some very strange experiences.” (He was referring to disembodied sounds and sudden appearances and disappearances

of malevolent deer.) Somewhere in this infertile, rocky ground, a one-acre garden was once tended by these ailing occupants, who also kept ducks, chickens and pigs. A commemorative plaque dated 2000, quite inconspicuously attached to one of the boulders, lists the names of the 14 who died here, along with four other anonymous unfortunates. The urge to leave is suddenly pressing for us both. Sometimes a haunting doesn’t have to involve seeing ghosts. D’Arcy Island is a brooding, scary place. We’re outta here! Travel Writers’ Tales is an independent newspaper syndicate. For more, go online to travelwriterstales.com.

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